Gov. Barbour issues statewide burn ban

2010-10-06T18:03:17Z2010-10-06T19:49:29Z

GOV. BARBOUR ISSUES STATEWIDE BURN BAN

JACKSON - Gov. Haley Barbour today declared a State of Emergencybanning all outdoor burning because of extremely dry conditionsstatewide. The dry conditions have increased the risk for wildfires, andforest fires already have burned wide areas of Mississippi, causingdamage to public and private property and timberland.

"Everyone across the state needs to take the threat of wildfireseriously," Gov. Barbour said. "These dry conditions can cause firesto quickly spread out of control. I urge everyone to be mindful of howyou dispose of flammable objects, such as cigarettes and matches, and torefrain from burning trash or leaves."